Evolve's new trapper is a mustachioed '80s throwback

Electro Griffin bleeds neon, carries an electric SMG, and is available now.

A new hunter is available for Evolve: Stage 2, the free-to-play rebirth of the asymmetrical man versus nature multiplayer game from Turtle Rock Studios. Electro Griffin is a neon-dipped Robocop ready version of Griffin, outfitted with a dopey new look, some altered abilities and weapons. Chief among them are The Laser Storm, an electric SMG that can be fired while running at full speed that slows the monster, and The Final Lockdown, a short range harpoon that does damage over time.

I played a few rounds with him last night, and while Electro Griffin doesn’t fundamentally shake up the trapper playstyle, his wild electric SMG and neon stylings are enough to make him stand out from the pack. And it's nice to see Turtle Rock get playful and bright with Evolve's otherwise grim aesthetic.

Hopefully, Electro Griffin’s quick release represents the pace at which we’ll get drip fed content updates for Evolve. I may not play it everyday, but if Turtle Rock throws in a new map, hunter, or monster at a steady pace, I’ll hop back in every time to give it a peek—Evolve needs regularity in order to maintain a healthy player base this time around.